Nordweststadt

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NORDWESTSTADT

State : Baden-Württemberg
Borough of (Stadtteil von) : Karlsruhe

Official blazon

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Origin/meaning

The arms are based on the arms of Karlsruhe, with the point reaching the northwestern point of the shield, making it a canting symbol. The chestnut leaf has seven smaller leaves, which stand for the seven settlements in the borough. The chestnut is a common tree in the city.